Latest earthquakes near Japan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Japan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 24, 2024 11:29
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 77 km ESE
from Hachinohe
Dec 24, 2024 07:12
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 39 km NNW
from Kanazawa
Dec 24, 2024 07:03
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 48 km NNW
from Kanazawa
Dec 24, 2024 06:55
(Tokyo)
M 4.0 53 km NW
from Hiroshima
Dec 24, 2024 01:18
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 125 km SE
from Yokohama
Dec 23, 2024 17:14
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 56 km SE
from Hachinohe
Dec 23, 2024 09:57
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 68 km SW
from Obihiro
Dec 22, 2024 16:55
(Tokyo)
M 4.6 30 km NNE
from Kagoshima
Dec 22, 2024 02:06
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 48 km NNW
from Kanazawa
Dec 21, 2024 22:17
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 284 km E
from Iwaki
Dec 21, 2024 10:19
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 202 km ENE
from Kushiro
Dec 21, 2024 03:58
(Tokyo)
M 4.8 260 km SSE
from Yokohama
Dec 20, 2024 20:16
(Tokyo)
M 4.3 123 km SE
from Naha
Dec 20, 2024 12:39
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 39 km NNW
from Kanazawa
Dec 20, 2024 11:51
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 65 km SE
from Miyazaki
Dec 20, 2024 00:06
(Tokyo)
M 3.8 44 km NW
from Kanazawa
Dec 18, 2024 01:30
(Tokyo)
M 4.4 131 km WNW
from Ishigaki
Dec 17, 2024 22:11
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 7 km E
from Oyama
Dec 17, 2024 13:09
(Tokyo)
M 5.2 61 km SSW
from Kagoshima
Dec 16, 2024 13:51
(Tokyo)
M 3.5 92 km ENE
from Chiba
Dec 16, 2024 11:34
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 176 km S
from Kagoshima
Dec 16, 2024 04:37
(Tokyo)
M 4.5 24 km SSE
from Minato
Dec 15, 2024 23:23
(Tokyo)
M 3.7 69 km ENE
from Iwaki
Dec 15, 2024 13:46
(Tokyo)
M 3.9 94 km SSE
from Tokushima
Dec 15, 2024 10:58
(Tokyo)
M 3.6 41 km ESE
from Chiba

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Japan

Recent Japan Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Japan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Japan and elsewhere.

Japan Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
1014 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4
Dec 24, 2024 11:29

Average

A total of 10142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Japan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1014 earthquakes per year, or 84 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Japan roughly every 8 hours.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Japan in 2024. A total of 1524 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Japan that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Japan with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Japan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Japan during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Japan (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 9209 90.8%
Mag. 5 860 8.48%
Mag. 6 66 0.65%
Mag. 7 7 0.07%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Japan

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.5
On Jan 1, 2024 16:10.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 9.1
On Mar 11, 2011 14:46.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Japan occurred on Jan 1, 2024 16:10 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 88 kilometers (55 mi) north of Toyama, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Japan in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 132 kilometers (82 mi) north of Sendai. It is the strongest earthquake near Japan in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Japan in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Japan.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Japan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 1, 2024 16:10
(Tokyo)
M 7.5 88 km N
from Toyama
Apr 3, 2024 08:58
(Tokyo)
M 7.4 266 km WSW
from Ishigaki
Mar 16, 2022 23:36
(Tokyo)
M 7.3 88 km SE
from Sendai
Feb 13, 2021 23:07
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 100 km SE
from Sendai
Aug 8, 2024 16:42
(Tokyo)
M 7.1 19 km SSE
from Miyazaki
Apr 16, 2016 01:25
(Tokyo)
M 7.0 6 km ESE
from Kumamoto
Mar 20, 2021 18:09
(Tokyo)
M 7.0 71 km ENE
from Sendai
May 1, 2021 10:27
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 64 km E
from Sendai
Nov 22, 2016 05:59
(Tokyo)
M 6.9 59 km NE
from Iwaki
May 13, 2015 06:12
(Tokyo)
M 6.8 84 km NE
from Ishinomaki

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Earthquakes by region of Japan

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Japan.

When was the last earthquake in Japan?

A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Japan on the morning of December 24, 2024 at 11:29 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 77km east-southeast of Hachinohe at a depth of 55km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Japan in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Japan?

A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Japan on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 132km east of Sendai at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Japan since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Japan?

In the past 10 years, 10142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Japan. This averages to 1014 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 hours.